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 17-18 Academic Disciplines Chart  
 

(MUJZ) Music Jazz (711)
  

  • MUJZ 110 - Jazz Theory

    2 Credit Hours
    Fundamentals of the jazz language, including terminology, chord symbols, chord/scales, and chord progressions, plus ear-training lab.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): Music Theory 110.
  

  • MUJZ 120 - Analysis of Jazz Styles

    2 Credit Hours
    Individual improvisatory styles through analysis of their transcribed solos. Training and function of the ear in music. Transcription of solos from recordings and preparation of analysis.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 110.
  

  • MUJZ 130 - Jazz Piano I

    1 Credit Hours
    Harmonic language of jazz. Interpretation of chord symbols, formulae for voicing chords, chord progressions, and fundamental melody-playing and improvisation for right hand.

  

  • MUJZ 140 - Jazz Piano II

    1 Credit Hours
    Harmonic language of jazz. Interpretation of chord symbols, formulae for voicing chords, chord progressions, and construction of bass lines.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 130.
  

  • MUJZ 210 - Jazz Improvisation I

    2 Credit Hours
    Study of application and principles of improvisation, including nomenclature, chord progressions, chord-scales, patterns, melodic development, and tune styles.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 110.
  

  • MUJZ 220 - Jazz Improvisation II

    2 Credit Hours
    Study of application and principles of improvisation, including nomenclature, chord progressions, chord-scales, patterns, melodic development, and solo transcription.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 210.
  

  • MUJZ 310 - Jazz Composition and Arranging

    2 Credit Hours
    Composing and arranging in the jazz idiom.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 120 and 130.
  

  • MUJZ 320 - Jazz Band Arranging

    2 Credit Hours
    Arranging and scoring for the Big Jazz Band.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 130 and Music Technology 340.
  

  • MUJZ 410 - Advanced Improvisation

    3 Credit Hours
    Development of individual skills and solving individual problems in jazz improvisation.

    (RE) Prerequisite(s): 220.
    Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Music – music major – studio music and jazz concentration.
  

  • MUJZ 420 - Jazz Pedagogy

    1 Credit Hours
    Methods and materials relating to teaching of jazz, designing and administering jazz programs, and rehearsal techniques for jazz ensembles.

    Registration Restriction(s): Bachelor of Music – music major – studio music and jazz concentration.
  

  • MUJZ 493 - Independent Study

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 30 hours.
    Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.